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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1926
Page
2
A discussion on prohibition reveals mixed enforcement and regional views. Speakers cite Porto Rico as an example, noting ongoing liquor issues despite laws, and point to enforcement problems tied to officials and political pressure. The speakers urge stricter, consistent enforcement and question the wet politics shaping agents and courts.
Mrs Patchen away at church last night. thieves broke in at 447 Finn Street, unlocked back door, took 158 dollars worth of jewelry and keepsakes, 8 caliber nickel plated revolver, and a ten dollar bill. Back doors left open, footprints found in sand path outside. Police notified at 8:38 p.m. No further clues reported.
In Washington on April 12 representatives from the Millers National Federation led by Sydney Anderson argued that the proposed bill would raise costs for farmers and increase staple prices. A counterpoint from the grain exchange committee cited exchanges in Minneapolis Kansas City Chicago Duluth Omaha Toledo St. Paul and Milwaukee and warned the measure would raise living costs and put government in business.
The xadin program to be broadcast tonight on KREFRU from the University of Walsas includes a 7:40 p m talk by Prof Jenn Tes and a 7:50 p m musical segment featuring Flite Solo and Duets performed by Helen Hanpen Elin Thomens Merrare Cockerill. The School of Fine Arts presents the musical numbers and a relic Radio bulletin CAPS CAMPUS NEWS.
Kansas City will see a new Liberty Cafe opening Thursday with John H Tutcher operating a modern cafe at 719 Massachusetts Street. Laherty cafe equipment was sold to Tutcher who already runs two Kansas City cafes. H T Walton, a longtime employee, will handle a 24 hour service starting at noon. The cafe will offer regular meals and short orders. Also in Washington the Supreme Court refused to review its decision restricting states from quarantining against plant pests.
A fragmented listing shows events for Wednesday through Friday including a water carnival at Manhattan and a track interserious meet. There is a banquet at K U Commons and references to the Effiters' Conference.
Final rehearsals are held for the Cognet of Ten pageant to be presented tomorrow afternoon and Wednesday evening in the Liberty Memorial High School auditorium. Mrs Beatrice Cooke directs with over a hundred children, including the Gurney school band under Master Everett McPheeters. Matinee for grade pupils at 2 o clock. evening show at 7 30. Cast features May Queen Dorothy Eich, May Queen Germmnary Cordley, Sweden McAllaster, Russia Pinckine, Holland New York, Scotland Woodlawn, Uncle Sant Austin Stapleton, Liberty Ruth Gr w Eateunteneat ardley, and others. May Pole Dance and crowning of the May Queen.
McChinnahan vice president of Merchants National Bank spoke to ninth grade students at the Junior high school about core banking skills. He highlighted honesty, health, sound judgment, and math as essential factors for a successful banking career. The lecture is part of a series aimed at students nearing graduation from the Junior high.
Lowell Sterl of PLS Sterling Midland and Lee Laptad were hurt Saturday evening when a motor car and a street car collided on the Naw river bridge near Welock. Sterl suffered a severely bruised left forearm and cuts. Laptad stopped to offer a ride to Henry Kling. The streetcar struck the rear of the Sterl car in rain. Sterl was taken by ambulance to Midland. Also noted: burial for aviator Earl Gilleland set for Wichita. inheritance tax decision stands in Washington. Cowboy Band McGinney from Oklahoma in Lawrence en route to Kansas City.
Lawrence High School holds the Junior Prom on Saturday marking the start of the senior year activities. A senior play is set for April 23 followed by a teachers party in May. Commencement week begins May 23 with a sermon and ends May 28 with graduation exercises led by President Wallace B Fleming. Helen Hungerford and George Kiefer are named top seniors.
United States Department of Agriculture field agents from twenty nine western and midwestern states met with their Washington chiefs in the Kansas senate hall to discuss crop and livestock reporting. The four day conference opened with welcomes from Governor Paulen and J C Mohler. W F Callander chaired the meeting and outlined the agenda as T P Cooper spoke on agricultural economics. Discussions began on methods of gathering and disseminating scrap survey reports and a possible extension of the livestock reporting line was to be considered this afternoon.
A group led by a teacher Listopad is on trial in Minsk on charges of pasting proclamations urging peasants to join a mass uprising against the Soviet government. Prosecution says the home search revealed plans for overthrowing the Soviet and establishing an independent White Russia with detailed action and post revolt government.
April 12 report notes Norge being outfitted for the North Pole flight with ventilator and engine protection against ice and frost. Crew supplies include warm clothing, arms, ammunition, and a parachute per member. Commander Umberto Nobile plans to depart for Oslo if weather allows while Amundsen and Ellsworth join at Osteo.
Edward W. Browning, 51, real estate operator, and his 14 year old bride Frances Heenan Browning face a custody summons filed by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The guardianship hearing is set for Thursday as the couple, married in Cold Spring, left for New York City after the ceremony.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri defends Brookhart as the senate weighs whether Brookhart or Daniel Steck should hold the Iowa seat. Reed argues Steck bears burden to prove illegal election and cites Brookhart’s legal certification by a 735 vote plurality amid party splits from the Town contest.
A United Press report from Washington states the Agriculture Department found no foundation to the claim that bats eradicate or reduce mosquitoes. An attempted colonization program was abandoned after scientists found pests live near bat colonies without being molested.
Coach John Buln leads a 15 man Jayhawker baseball squad from Lawrence to Manhattan to start the season with a two game series against the Wildcats. The lineup and pitching plans are outlined, noting likely starters and positions as cold wet weather has limited play so far. Mrs Hattie Clay dies at 49 at 6 Kersey street with funeral Wednesday at Second Church and Oak Hill burial. Oak Ridge PTA meeting moved to Friday April 30 at S delock.
Charles M. Courtein, the organist who dedicated the new pipe organ at the University of Kansas, lauded the Reuter Organ Co. products. In a talk at a ceremony in Lawrence, he said the town should be glad to have such fine organs produced locally and noted his satisfaction with Reuter organs he played on the Pacific coast.
The Rev Guy Willis Holmes of New Bedford Mass is expelled from ministry after an investigation into alleged immorality and conduct unbecoming a clergyman. The action stems from charges filed by Robert L Roberts superintendent of the New Bedford district and involves relations with a young woman.
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